Funds that were originally earmarked to be used for Uplift Harris, a universal basic income program which was launched in 2023, have been diverted to other programs following a Harris County Commissioners Court vote.
Uplift Harris funds diverted to other programs after Harris County Commissioners Court vote2 hours agoDual USB-C + USB-A 3.2 High Speed Flash Drive Seido™ Japanese Master Chef's 8-Piece Knife Set w Gift Box– Funds that were originally earmarked to be used for Uplift Harris , a universal basic income program which was launched in 2023, have been diverted to other programs following a Harris County Commissioners Court vote.
Commissioners voted 3-1 Thursday to repurpose nearly $20 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds meant for the program to other needs, according to Harris County Pct. 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia.$2.5 million for food insecurity “As the recent Kinder Study revealed, the cost of living, food insecurity, and housing/homelessness are three of the top challenges that Harris County faces, and these funds will go directly toward addressing those needs. Making life more affordable, reducing homelessness, and keeping people from going hungry aren’t just the right things to do; our work helps keep the county safe,” Garcia said.The “Uplift Harris” program, launched in 2023, promised $500 per month for 18 months to 1,928 households selected from more than 82,000 applicants.The program had been under scrutiny by state lawmakers. Last month, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 2010, authored by, which would prohibit cities, counties, and other political subdivisions in Texas from using public funds for guaranteed income programs. In early 2024, Bettencourt sought an official opinion from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on the program, which later became the subject of a lawsuit alleging it violated the state’s Constitution. “This is a massive $20 million dollar plus red flag for taxpayers,” Bettencourt said. “Only one out of every 41 applicants would get a check, while the rest get nothing — and it’s all with taxpayer money. That’s not targeted help, that’s lottery socialism.”Christian Terry covered digital news in Tyler and Wichita Falls before returning to the Houston area where he grew up. He is passionate about weather and the outdoors and often spends his days off on the water fishing.Swap cloud storage fees storage fees for this $70 1TB flash drive!Get 8 Japanese Master Chef knives in a gift box for just $109.97!
Harris County Commissioners Court Vote
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Harris County deputy taken to hospital after crash in W. Harris CountyThe Harris County Sheriff’s Office says it happened around 8:30 p.m. near the intersection of Greenhouse Road and Hollyhock Drive.
Read more »
Some Harris County commissioners oppose Judge Lina Hidalgo's request to fund trip to ParisHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo wants to use more than $20,000 in taxpayer dollars for an economic trip to Paris, but some commissioners think it should be funded another way.
Read more »
Harris County Commissioners to discuss deputy pay after HPD raises approvedHarris County deputies warn that low pay could threaten citizens' safety. This comes after the Houston City Council approved a $1 billion HPD contract, making it the highest-paid police department in Texas.
Read more »
Harris County Commissioners vote 3-2 to approve pay parity to all Harris County law enforcementPay increases are on the way to all Harris County law enforcement agencies after a vote by the Harris County Commissioners Court on Thursday, according to a release from the Harris County Precinct 4 Communications Office.
Read more »
Summit County sheriff sues board of county commissioners over $1.2 million budget denialRobert Garrison is a Colorado native who grew up in Montrose and attended Colorado Mesa University. He is an AP award-winning journalist who joined Denver7 in August 2016 after working in CO and OK.
Read more »
Summit County Sheriff Sues County Commissioners Over Budget DisputeA lawsuit filed by Summit County Sheriff Jaime FitzSimons against the Summit County Board of Commissioners centers on a dispute over a budget appropriation for employee salaries and staffing expenses.
Read more »